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IEM Announces $200M San Antonio Manufacturing Facility

Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) will invest $200 million in a new 1-million-square-foot advanced manufacturing facility in San Antonio, which is expected to create up to 3,000 jobs by 2030.

What is IEM investing in San Antonio?

IEM announced a $200 million investment in a new advanced manufacturing facility at Brooks City Base in southeast San Antonio. The 1-million-square-foot plant will expand IEM's U.S. manufacturing footprint and increase its ability to produce custom power distribution and control systems.

IEM CEO Clayton Such: "IEM is excited to put down roots in San Antonio. The city's skilled workforce, strong infrastructure and collaborative economic development environment made this a natural choice for our next phase of growth."

How many jobs will the project create?

The facility is expected to create up to 3,000 jobs by 2030, including positions in manufacturing, engineering, logistics and corporate support.

The project is being developed in phases, with construction and hiring timelines expected to be announced in the coming months.

Texas Governor Abbott said the investment reflects the state's growing manufacturing center.

Gov. Greg Abbott: "Texas leads America's manufacturing resurgence. This investment by IEM in San Antonio will create new, good-paying jobs and generate a significant economic impact for Bexar County."

Why is the investment significant?

The project represents the largest job-producing investment in the San Antonio region in more than two decades, according to Greater Regional Economic Partnership President and CEO Sarah Carabais Rush.

IEM has invested $300 million over the past five years and added more than 3 million square feet of product development and manufacturing space across its operations.

The San Antonio facility is expected to strengthen IEM's domestic supply chain while supporting customers in industries including healthcare, energy, and advanced manufacturing.

Raeylee Barefield

Raeylee Barefield is a Legislative Correspondent based in Austin, Texas, specializing in state government and public policy. With one year of reporting under her belt, she covers legislative developments, committee hearings, and policy debates. She has been cited by Texas Politics and Big Energy for her coverage and analysis of legislative and regulatory issues. Her reporting typically focuses on Public policy, Stare government, environmental policy, and energy regulation. To contact her, please reach out at Raeylee@dnm.news

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